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staying put

idiom

Pronunciation: ˈsteɪɪŋ pʊt

Remaining in the same location instead of moving or leaving.

We are staying put for the holidays this year instead of traveling.
The cat is staying put on the windowsill despite the loud noises outside.
After the company announced layoffs, many employees were nervous about staying put in their current roles.

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